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Braves News: Austin Riley’s 2024 over, pivotal win over Mets, and more
Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley is done for the season, regardless if the club makes a postseason run. Riley went on the injured list in mid-August with a fractured right hand, and his recent CT scan revealed his hand was not healed enough to eliminate the cast.
#Braves 3B Austin Riley is done for season and postseason. Snitker said CT scan of his broken hand Monday showed it’s not healed enough to remove the cast yet. Not enough time for him to heal and get ready now once it’s removed.
— David O’Brien (@DOBrienATL) September 24, 2024
Riley suited up for the Braves 110 times this season and manufactured a .256 average while logging 960.1 innings at third base.
Tuesday’s news didn’t come as a huge surprise, but it is unfortunate, as the Braves continue to fight for a spot in the playoffs.
More Braves News:
Spencer Schwellenbach impressed and Michael Harris II logged a multi-hit game in Tuesday’s 5-1 win over the New York Mets.
The Braves opted to start Chris Sale on Wednesday instead of his scheduled Tuesday, and here’s why.
Drake Baldwin continued to hit well in the final week of Gwinnett’s season. More in the Braves Prospects Weekly Report.
Reynaldo López threw a bullpen session Tuesday and could return next week, if the Braves earn a playoff spot.
MLB News:
A’s outfielder Esteury Ruiz underwent arthroscopic knee surgery on Tuesday and is expected to be ready for 2025 Spring Training.
The Miami Marlins designated outfielder Cristian Pache for assignment. The former Brave joined the Fish in August.
The Baltimore Orioles reinstated first baseman Ryan Mountcastle from the injured list and released pitcher Craig Kimbrel.
The Cincinnati Reds reinstated right-hander Ian Gibaut from the 60-day injured list. The club also placed RHP Julian Aguiar on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain.